Equipment Risk Assessment
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RISK ASSESSMENT
HAZARDS DESCRIPTION
IMPACT DESCRIPTION
LIKELIHOOD
CONSEQUENCE
RISK
RATING
RISK CONTROL MEASURES TO ELIMINATE / REDUCE RISKS
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
Lifting and manual handling
when manoeuvring
equipment
from transport vehicle and
around the job site
Equipment could fall due to
unbalanced load resulting from the
use of the wrong or unsafe lifting
points or loading ramps
Muscular strain, back injury and
crushing
D
3.2
Medium
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Only use designated crane points for mechanical lifting.
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Always use certified and tested lifting slings, chains and loading ramps.
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Regular inspection by competent person of lifting and crane points and loading
ramps for damage or material fatigue.
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Never load or unload from transport vehicle with bucket loaded.
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Always follow correct manual handling techniques.
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Wearing of PPE (steel cap boots and gloves).
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Manual handling training.
Transporting the equipment
Equipment not suitably restrained
during transport
Damage to equipment or other
property due to loss of load from
vehicle
C
3.2
•
Ensure all equipment is restraint according to the NVHR load restraint
guidelines.
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Inspect straps and ropes for damage prior to use.
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Secure equipment using suitable tie down points on both equipment and vehicle.
OPERATION
Unexpected movement of
equipment with or without
operator
Bystanders and operator being
struck
E
3.1
Low
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‘Deadman’ switch is installed on the handle and is operational.
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Only trained operators are allowed to operate the equipment.
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Wearing of PPE steel capped boots is mandatory.
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Maintain a safe working distance of approx. 3m from bystanders.
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NEVER exceed the rated load capacity of the dumper.
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Develop a Safe Work Method Statement for the operation of the equipment.
Mechanical failure of equipment Serious injury
C
2
Medium
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Complete service and maintenance as scheduled in the equipment and engine
owners’ manuals.
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Complete a prestart checklist prior to use.
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Report faults to management for repair. Do not use unsafe equipment.
